Wisconsins Environmental Decade Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Protect the environment and preserve the quality of life in Wisconsin.

Lobbying Interests:
Energy issues, clean air and water, environmental, brown fields.

CEO Name:
Mark Redsten
Executive Director

Contact
MR
Mark Redsten
122 State Street Suite 200
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-7020
(608) 251-1655
mredsten@cleanwisconsin.org
www.cleanwisconsin.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 42
Assembly Bill 42
relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/16/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We support the appointment of the DNR Secretary by the 7 citizen Natural Resources Board as it would reduce the likelihood that the Secretary would be subject to direct political pressure when making decisions about the state's natural resources.
Assembly Bill 76
Assembly Bill 76
relating to: increasing the recycling fee imposed on the disposal of solid waste, the program of financial assistance for local recycling programs, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 86
Assembly Bill 86
relating to: ballast water management, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/30/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 157
Assembly Bill 157
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/13/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Clean Wisconsin supports legislation that will combat global warming and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by utilizing tools such as: instituting limits on greenhouse gas emissions and etablishing mandatory reporting on emissions.
Assembly Bill 174
Assembly Bill 174
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for the sales and use taxes paid on the purchase of fuel efficient hybrid motor vehicles.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/13/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Clean Wisconsin supports tax incentives on fuel efficient motor vecicles, as we encourage the use of such technology to move Wisconsin towards energy independence and reduce greenhouse gases.
Assembly Bill 346
Assembly Bill 346
relating to: repealing the limits on the construction of nuclear power plants.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/18/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 347
Assembly Bill 347
relating to: requiring the Public Service Commission to investigate future electric supplies after the operating licenses of nuclear power plants in the state expire.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/18/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 348
Assembly Bill 348
relating to: requiring the Public Service Commission to advocate on matters related to the centralized interim storage of, and any license application for, a federal repository for high-level radioactive waste and transuranic waste and requiring nuclear po...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/18/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 396
Assembly Bill 396
relating to: restrictions on the use and sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus and other lawn fertilizer and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/31/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Clean Wisconsin support legislation that will hold violators accountable and eliminate practices that are contaminatingour wells,threatening human health, and hurting our economy by polluting our lakes and rivers.
Assembly Bill 546
Assembly Bill 546
relating to: open burning of solid waste, illegal storage or disposal of waste tires, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/23/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Clean Wisconsin supports the delegation of authority to the WDNR to enforce open burning and waste tire storage/disposal regulations through penalties to protect air quality, water quality, and human health.
Assembly Bill 554
Assembly Bill 554
relating to: nursery dealers, nursery growers, Christmas tree growers, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/31/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 625
Assembly Bill 625
relating to: authorizing a school board to construct or acquire a renewable resource facility.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 70

For
Notification Date
1/18/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We support authorizing school boards to construct/acquire renewable facilities as we encourage the use of cleaner forms of energy production contributing to Wisconsin’s movement for energy independence and reducing global warming.
Assembly Bill 725
Assembly Bill 725
relating to: sales and use tax exemption for energy-efficient products purchased in conjunction with Earth Day.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/4/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Clean Wisconsin supports legislation for a tax holiday one week a year on purchases of residential appliances as a tool that will contribute to decreasing global warming and electric energy demand.
www.cleanwisconsin.org
Assembly Bill 899
Assembly Bill 899
relating to: requiring that local regulation of a wind energy system be consistent with Public Service Commission rules and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/4/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 15
Senate Bill 15
relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/16/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We support the appointment of the DNR Secretary by the 7 citizen Natural Resources Board as it would reduce the likelihood that the Secretary would be subject to direct political pressure when making decisions about the state's natural resources.
Senate Bill 29
Senate Bill 29
relating to: increasing the recycling fee imposed on the disposal of solid waste, the program of financial assistance for local recycling programs, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/12/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We support increasing the tipping fee for waste in Wisconsin’s landfills as it would protect our environment, by discouraging excessive amounts of potentially less regulated out of state waste and provide more income for the recycling program.
Senate Bill 81
Senate Bill 81
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/13/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Clean Wisconsin supports legislation that will combat global warming and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by utilizing tools such as: instituting limits on greenhouse gas emissions and establishing mandatory reporting requirements on emissions.
Senate Bill 89
Senate Bill 89
relating to: marketing agricultural products, a grant program to promote purchase of food produced locally, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/17/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 119
Senate Bill 119
relating to: ballast water management, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/28/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
www.cleanwisconsin.org/campaigns/water.html
Senate Bill 284
Senate Bill 284
relating to: open burning of solid waste, illegal storage or disposal of waste tires, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/23/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Clean Wisconsin supports the delegation of authority to the WDNR to enforce open burning and waste tire storage/disposal regulations through penalties to protect air quality, water quality, and human health.
Senate Bill 346
Senate Bill 346
relating to: products containing mercury and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/18/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We support phasing out mercury in certain products to protect children’s health and future generations.
Senate Bill 358
Senate Bill 358
relating to: authorizing a school board to construct or acquire a renewable resource facility.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/18/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We support authorizing school boards to construct/acquire renewable facilities as we encourage the use of cleaner, alternative forms of energy production contributing to Wisconsin’s movement to energy independence and reducing global warming.
Senate Bill 397
Senate Bill 397
relating to: the disposal, collection, and recycling of electronic devices, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/25/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We support legislation that would require manufactures to provide for the recycling of their electronics products (such as computers, laptops, and televisions), so toxic pollutants can be recovered and not end up in Wisconsin’s landfills.
Senate Bill 421
Senate Bill 421
relating to: sales and use tax exemption for energy-efficient products purchased in conjunction with Earth Day.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/4/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Clean Wisconsin supports legislation for a tax holiday one week a year on purchases of residential appliances as a tool that will contribute to decreasing global warming and electric energy demand.
www.cleanwisconsin.org
Senate Bill 441
Senate Bill 441
relating to: environmental regulation of mining and notice to transferees of interests in mining sites.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/20/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 448
Senate Bill 448
relating to: environmental trust bonds issued by energy utilities.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/10/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 523
Senate Bill 523
relating to: the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact, withdrawals of water from the Great Lakes Basin, water withdrawal and use, water supply planning, water conservation, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/31/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 544
Senate Bill 544
relating to: requiring that local regulation of a wind energy system be consistent with Public Service Commission rules and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/31/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
For
Notification Date
7/31/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 554
Senate Bill 554
relating to: exempting certain lifts from the statutes regulating the installation of elevators and similar conveyances, exempting personnel hoists and material hoists from the statutes regulating the installation and operation of elevators and similar con...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/10/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
www.cleanwisconsin.org

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: General Agency Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: General Agency Provisions

Notification Date
7/18/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
Working on budget bill for DOA: Office of energy for energy issues

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management

Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Commerce: Building and Environmental Regulation
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Building and Environmental Regulation

Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Natural Resources: Air, Waste and Contaminated Land
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Air, Waste and Contaminated Land

Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide

Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Recreation
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Recreation

Notification Date
1/30/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks

Notification Date
1/30/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Natural Resources: Water Quality
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Water Quality

Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Public Service Commission: Agencywide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Agencywide

Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Transportation: State Highway Program
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: State Highway Program

Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

NR 115 Wisconsin’s Shoreland Management Program.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 115 Wisconsin’s Shoreland Management Program.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 547 (8/1/2001)
For
Notification Date
7/17/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
Clean Wisconsin supports rules that would improve water quality while allowing riparian property owners flexibility in developing their properties.
www.cleanwisconsin.org
NR 151 to 155 to establish additional performance standard(s), clarify language, modify grant criteria to reflect program priorities, and update certain provisions based on improved data.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 151 to 155 to establish additional performance standard(s), clarify language, modify grant criteria to reflect program priorities, and update certain provisions based on improved data.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 610 (10/15/2006)
Other
Notification Date
1/23/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

NR 446, Control of Mercury Emissions, (CAMR).
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 446, Control of Mercury Emissions, (CAMR).
Scope Statement
Register Number: 594 (7/1/2005)
Other
Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

NR 243, regulations for animal feeding operations.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 243, regulations for animal feeding operations.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 570 (7/1/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-075
For
Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

NR 400—development and adoption of a rule to meet the BART (Best Available Retrofit Technology) provision of the Regional Haze Regulations at 40 CFR 51.300 through 51.309 and Appendix Y to Part 51.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 400—development and adoption of a rule to meet the BART (Best Available Retrofit Technology) provision of the Regional Haze Regulations at 40 CFR 51.300 through 51.309 and Appendix Y to Part 51.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 598 (10/15/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-017
Other
Notification Date
3/16/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

NR 432 to 435, NOx and SO2 reductions from major stationary sources in Wisconsin to address interstate transport of pollutants.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 432 to 435, NOx and SO2 reductions from major stationary sources in Wisconsin to address interstate transport of pollutants.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 597 (9/15/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-104
For
Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Wisconsin Regional Transit Authority - We support the develop of a rewrite of the statues relating to the governance, funding and operation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Regional Transit Authority - We support the develop of a rewrite of the statues relating to the governance, funding and operation.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/3/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

LRB 1619 Renewable Fuel Portfolio.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 1619 Renewable Fuel Portfolio.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

LRB 0796 Solar Leasing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 0796 Solar Leasing

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/27/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

NR 820 Groundwater Protection Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 820 Groundwater Protection Act

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
3/27/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

IGCC Coal Gasification
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
IGCC Coal Gasification

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/14/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Opposing repealling of the Nuclear Moratorium law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Opposing repealling of the Nuclear Moratorium law

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/14/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Supporting Governor Doyle's Natural Resource Appointments
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Supporting Governor Doyle's Natural Resource Appointments

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/14/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

LRB 0696 Renewable Energy Tax Credit Bill
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 0696 Renewable Energy Tax Credit Bill

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/12/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Banning electronic waste in landfills
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Banning electronic waste in landfills

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/2/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Global Warming and reducing greenhouse gas emmissions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Global Warming and reducing greenhouse gas emmissions

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/2/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Protecting Groundwater and the Groundwater Advisory Committee
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Protecting Groundwater and the Groundwater Advisory Committee

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/2/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Appliance Efficiency Standard bill
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appliance Efficiency Standard bill

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Aquatic Invasive Species / Ballast Water legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Aquatic Invasive Species / Ballast Water legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Clean Energy Bonding for Energy Efficiency in schools and renewable manufacturing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Clean Energy Bonding for Energy Efficiency in schools and renewable manufacturing

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Great Lakes Compact legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Great Lakes Compact legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Integrated Resource Managment Planning Process
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Integrated Resource Managment Planning Process

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Mercury products phase out legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mercury products phase out legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Polluted Run Off / Non Point source pollution legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Polluted Run Off / Non Point source pollution legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Annex 2001 agreement between Great Lakes Governors re: Great Lakes Diversions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Annex 2001 agreement between Great Lakes Governors re: Great Lakes Diversions

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/12/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Ballast Bill Iniative
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ballast Bill Iniative

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/12/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Groundwater Advisory Committee
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Groundwater Advisory Committee

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/12/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$19,733.97
2007
July - December
$18,846.86
2008
January - June
$17,486.41
2008
July - December
$2,762.29
Total $58,829.53
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
81.45
2007
July - December
45.20
2008
January - June
86.50
2008
July - December
25.00
Total 238.15
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
303.00
2007
July - December
327.50
2008
January - June
339.00
2008
July - December
34.50
Total 1004.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
1%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: ballast water management, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
1%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: products containing mercury and granting rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
3%
2008
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: requiring that local regulation of a wind energy system be consistent with Public Service Commission rules and granting rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
6%
2008
July - December
54%
Total 5%
relating to: the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact, withdrawals of water from the Great Lakes Basin, water withdrawal and use, water supply planning, water conservation, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
82%
2008
July - December
Total 28%

Budget Bill Subjects

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
1%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
1%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
4%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
3%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
6%
2008
July - December
Total 3%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
1%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
16%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 5%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
1%
2007
July - December
17%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 5%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
1%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
1%
2007
July - December
1%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
1%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
46%
Total 3%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
1%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
1%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
3%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
3%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
4%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
4%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
65%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 20%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
1%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
55%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 17%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
4%
2008
January - June
3%
2008
July - December
Total 2%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
3%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 2%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures